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BMW - Backrest could fold forward under heavy load
Official notice
5 Feb 2018
Last checked
5 Feb 2018
An official DVSA notice concerns BMW - Backrest could fold forward under heavy load. Backrest could fold forward under heavy load Published 2018-02-05.
What to do now
The vehicle that is likely to be affected will be recalled and a new seat mechanism fitted. R/2018/027 refers.
Units affected
1
Recall number
R-2018-027
Official notice
2018-02-05
The hazard
The hazard
Backrest could fold forward under heavy load
How to check if you're affected
How to check if you're affected
Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.
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Where it was sold
Where it was sold
The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.
Location 1
Affected area 1
Company & contacts
Company & contacts
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Manufacturer
Phone
Brand: BMW. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
Source & status
Source & status
Recall details
Recall details
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Documents, notices & source
See the official notice and source documents for full details.
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